Subject: Western Africa
Period: 1760 (circa)
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Color: Hand Color
A. Carte de la Coste Occidentale d'Afrique Depuis le Cap Blanc Jusqu'a Tanit (6.0 x 9.0"). This map depicts the western coast of Africa along Mauritania, detailing the area around the Bay of Arguin. Sandbanks, islands, capes, and important towns surrounding the bay are labeled. Condition: Issued folding with very faint offsetting. A binding trim in bottom left margin has been repaired with old paper.
B. Suite de la Coste de Guinee Depuis le Cap de Palme Jusqu'au Cap des Trois Pointes... (11.2 x 8.0"). This map of the African coast extends from the Cap de Palme, along the Ivory Coast, and to the Cap des Trois Pointes in present-day Ghana. A large, decorative title cartouche adorns the map. Condition: A hint of toning along centerfold. A cut at the bottom center that extends .5" into the image has been closed with archival tape.
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Condition: B+
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